New limits mean people who can't afford full cost of private rented accommodation will receive greater assistance from July 1st.
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@campaignforleo - We must ensure that we have a strong safety net so that everyone has a roof over their head. -
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@campaignforleo - In many cases Rent Supplement or Housing Assistance Payment is that safety net. -
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@simoncoveney - I'm confident that the new limits being announced today will alleviate pressure experienced by families -
New rent limits are benchmarked at the 35th percentile of agreed rents as collated by the Residential Tenancies Board.
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This measure will cost up to €15m in 2016, representing €12m under the Rent Supplement scheme and €3m under the HAP scheme.
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A problem they helped make much, much worse. Pathetically late and inadequate response.
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how exactly will this help? Sticking plaster. Should be investing in state sponsored building.
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instead of capping rents?
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